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Corsages and Boutonnieres

seashells12seashells12 member
Third Anniversary 10 Comments
in North Carolina-Outer Banks
What has everyone done regarding corsages and boutonnieres for the parents and grandparents? Are they too formal for a beach wedding? Ceremony is outside on the sound side and reception is outside at the event home. I am the MOB and am not sure if I want a corsage.
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Re: Corsages and Boutonnieres

  • seashells12seashells12 member
    Third Anniversary 10 Comments
    Sorry about the double posts. OBX2011..how do I delete this repeat post?
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  • OBX2011OBX2011 member
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    It's ok, I will remove it :)  TK has had a lot of glitches lately so not surprised it double posted, no worries.

    I chose to do them and my mom and FMIL both didn't want a wrist corsage, but one that pinned to their dress.  This may be hard to explain, but for me, I was very proud to "show off" in a way, MY momma and FMIL and grandparents....my FIL was in the wedding so he automatically had one as being part of the WP (wedding party).  Without my parents, I wouldn't be where I am today and I thought it was a nice gesture and proper etiquette for them to wear one. 

    We also had a beach ceremony and I don't think it's too formal at all.

    Would you be okay wearing one for the ceremony and part of the reception?

     

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  • jendem8jendem8 member
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Comments
    We're doing a "bracelet" of flowers.  Nothing like any of these exactly; it will be very simple (my mother did not like the idea of any type of traditional corsage.  To quote, "I'm not an old lady."): http://www.utahbrideblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bridesmaid_wrists.jpg

    I definitely will have the dad's in bouts.
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  • RussoWillRussoWill
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    We did starfish boutonnieres (seashellcity.com 2") and hot glued them to a clap pin thing. To be honest, we forgot to make corsages for FMIL (I asked my mom if she wanted one and she said no). A friends and I did the flowers, and with all the rain and confusion, we just forgot. She wanted to have a wrist corsage. She hasn't said anything about it...
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  • sarahebrownsarahebrown member
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    Hi Seashells,
    For the Mom's Corsage, we chose a wrist corsage with some of the same flowers as the BM's bouquets. For the Dad's, we did a Sandollar with greenery, same as the groomsmen. We chose these options because our florist recommended just doing a smaller version of the others to keep everything color/flower coordinated. But I don't think there are any rules- do what you like!
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  • sangriaMariasangriaMaria
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    Just boutonnieres for the groom, BM and my father.


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  • ms_teachms_teach
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    We did simple pin on ones of white orchids and freesia for both moms at their request.  The dads got starfish with a little bit of freesia.  Our brothers/readers got simple starfish with grass loops.  None of the grandparents made the trip. 

    I thought they looked really nice in pictures and made the important people stand out, but I can also see not wanting to fuss with them.  I don't think they're too formal for the beach but I also think it's okay not to have them.  Do what you want! =)
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  • seashells12seashells12 member
    Third Anniversary 10 Comments
    Thank youfor the suggestions! I like the bracelet of flowers idea. I think we will do something simple.
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